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Father of Slain Saginaw Girl Talks About Polyamorous Household

The father of a 6-year-old girl killed last week says his unconventional family, which includes him, the girl's mother and her husband, are doing their best to hold together. (Published Tuesday, July 9, 2013)

The father of the Saginaw, Texas, child who was found dead last week said his polyamorous household is doing its best to hold together in wake of the girl's killing.

Miles McDaniel, the father of 6-year-old Alanna Gallagher, spoke for the first time about his daughter's death and their family.

"I want to find out who did this," he said Tuesday shortly after speaking with investigators for a few hours. "I want justice. And I hope that they can be found."

The family includes him; Gallagher's mother, Laura Gallagher; and her husband, Karl. McDaniel said he knows neither of his spouses committed the crime, saying theirs is a loving family.